About The Market

The European Christmas Market (ECM) is a free event held on the East Plaza at Union Depot in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Serving as the “Hub for the Holidays,” Union Depot hosts an array of events that will coincide with the Market – (Coinciding Events TBA). The historic Lowertown sets a fantastic scene for the booths beautifully decorated for Christmas and modeled after those found at the Munich and other Christkindlmarkts. Few events like this exist in the Twin Cities and thus ECM fills that need while reviving an old cultural tradition.

European Christmas Market provides a cultural event that will entertain the whole family and familiarize them with 500-year-old world traditions and culture. The event creates an ambiance and celebration—to bring light to the dark of winter and add to the goodwill of the Christmas spirit. True to tradition, the event will be open to all and free of charge.

ECM furthers its purpose:

To foster and revive European arts and Europe’s shared cultural heritage

Revive European cultural traditions

Support local artists and artisanal products

To educate the public about Europe’s culture and make it accessible, particularly via an authentic, charming, family-friendly holiday event in Saint Paul, Minnesota, replicating the European seasonal Christmas markets that spring up each year before Christmas